Marliacea Chromatella Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Marliacea Chromatella’)
| Size | 1 Ltr, 3 Ltr, 10 Ltr, 30 Ltr |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Water Lily |
| Sun / Shade | Full Sun |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
| Growth Rate | Vigorous |
| Native to UK | No |
Marliacea Chromatella Waterlily is a yellow pond plant with mottled leaves that provides shade, reduces algae and supports wildlife in garden ponds.
Price range: £24.50 through £148.50 (inc VAT)
Marliacea Chromatella Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Marliacea Chromatella’)
A classic yellow waterlily with soft primrose blooms and beautifully mottled foliage, perfect for brightening garden ponds while supporting a healthy ecosystem.
Marliacea Chromatella Waterlily (Nymphaea ‘Marliacea Chromatella’) is one of the most reliable and widely loved yellow waterlilies available. Known for its soft primrose-yellow flowers and distinctive mottled foliage, this variety is ideal for adding gentle colour, natural shade and ecological balance to your pond.
From June through to September, Marliacea Chromatella produces elegant cup shaped blooms that float gracefully on the water’s surface. The flowers are a delicate primrose yellow with a soft, calming tone that works beautifully in both formal and natural pond designs. They open in the sunlight and close in the evening, creating a dynamic and ever-changing display throughout the day.
The foliage is equally attractive and adds further visual interest. The rounded leaves emerge with bronze and maroon mottling before maturing into olive green pads. These floating leaves spread across the pond surface, providing valuable shade that helps reduce sunlight penetration into the water. This natural shading plays a key role in limiting algae growth and improving water clarity, making this plant both decorative and functional.
Marliacea Chromatella is a vigorous waterlily that can spread approximately 1 m to 1.5 m across once established. It is best suited to medium and larger ponds where its mottled pads have enough room to develop without crowding neighbouring plants.
Marliacea Chromatella thrives in still water and performs best in full sun, where it will produce the most abundant flowering. Once established, it is very low maintenance and will return year after year, making it a dependable long term addition to your pond.
This variety also plays an important role in supporting pond wildlife. The floating leaves provide resting areas for frogs, toads and insects, while the flowers attract pollinators. Together, these benefits help create a more balanced and biodiverse pond environment.
For pond owners looking for a reliable yellow waterlily with excellent coverage, soft colour and strong performance, Marliacea Chromatella is a superb and proven choice.
🇬🇧 UK-grown aquatic plant: Grown at a dedicated aquatic plant nursery in the South of England and carefully prepared for delivery across the UK.
Key Benefits
- Soft primrose yellow flowers add gentle colour
- Mottled foliage provides additional visual interest
- Helps reduce algae by shading the pond surface
- Improves water clarity and balance
- Provides shelter for fish and amphibians
- Best suited to medium and larger ponds
- Supports pollinators and pond wildlife
- Easy to grow and maintain
Reasons to Buy
- One of the most reliable yellow waterlilies
- Perfect balance of colour and coverage
- Suitable for a wide range of pond sizes
- Enhances both appearance and pond health
- Long flowering period throughout summer
Care Instructions
- Place the planted basket into the pond with leaves floating on the surface
- Gradually lower to the recommended depth as it establishes
- Position in full sun for best flowering performance
- Avoid strong water movement or splashing
- Remove yellowing leaves and spent flowers regularly
- Divide every few years to maintain healthy growth
Flowering Period
June to September
Size and Growing Conditions
Botanical Name: Nymphaea ‘Marliacea Chromatella’
Common Name: Marliacea Chromatella Waterlily
Plant Type: Lily
Flower Colour: Yellow
Spread: 75cm to 90cm
Depth: 30cm to 90cm
Growth Habit: Rooted with floating leaves
Growth Rate: Vigorous
Position: Full sun
Water Type: Still or slow-moving water
Hardiness: Fully hardy in UK conditions
Native to the UK: No
Dispatching Your Pond Plants
Your Marliacea Chromatella Waterlily will be carefully packed to protect the foliage and roots during transit.
Orders received by 11am Monday to Wednesday are normally dispatched on the following working day using a next working day courier service. During busy periods, dispatch may occasionally take an extra day.
To avoid plants being held in depots over a weekend, we do not usually dispatch on Fridays. Highlands and Islands orders using a two day service are not normally dispatched on Thursdays.
Available basket sizes:
- 1 Litre Basket – usually 11 × 11 × 11cm square; some varieties may be supplied in a 14cm diameter × 10cm round basket
- 3 Litre Hexagonal Basket – 18 × 18 × 16cm
- 10 Litre Square Basket – 29 × 29 × 19cm
- 30 Litre Square Basket – 40 × 40 × 28cm
Planting depth is measured from the top of the aquatic basket to the water surface.
Finofil baskets are manufactured in the UK from 100% recycled plastic and are fully recyclable. Their fine dual-mesh construction helps retain aquatic soil while allowing water and nutrients to reach the roots. Basket shape may vary slightly depending on the plant and supplier availability.
Water lily: This Nymphaea is part of our UK-grown water lily collection.
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